Little Stars Preschool

Lead Preschool Teacher

Milford, OH Full Time
Salary
$16 – $18/Hr
Job Type
Full Time

About This Role

Little Stars Preschool in Milford, Ohio has an immediate opening for a qualified Lead Preschool Teacher. The successful candidate will assume leadership of our preschool classroom which has 11 children enrolled for this school year. Preference for a candidate available for a full-time role, but willing to consider part-time (no less than 24-hours per week), also.

What You'll Do

  • Place the children at the center of everything you do
  • Maintain accurate attendance and head count at all times
  • Create and implement a weekly lesson plan outlining daily activities for the coming week
  • Execute lesson plans enabling children to explore, learn, manipulate and use in learning activities and imaginative play
  • Attend the children's basic needs by ensuring they are appropriately dressed, fed and changed as needed
  • Provide engagement and education to the children by reading to them and teaching them to identify colors, shapes, numbers, and letters
  • Establish and enforce classroom rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order
  • Read books to entire classes or to small groups
  • Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, etc.
  • Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
  • Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with Program Director and/or Executive Director
  • Meet with directors and parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine the priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development at home and at preschool
  • Enforce all preschool policies and rules regarding attendance, behavior and classroom management
  • Teach and demonstrate proper eating habits and personal hygiene
  • Stock and label classroom snacks from preschool supply and serve the meals and snacks according to schedule provided
  • Welcome children to the preschool environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them
  • Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required
  • Prepare appropriate incident reports and discuss with director and parents
  • Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to meet professional development as required by State regulations
  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs
  • Select, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. Work with Assistant Director when supplies are needed
  • Clean, sanitize and organize assigned classroom. This includes emptying trash and taking it to the dumpster, sweeping and/or mopping, wiping and sanitizing common areas such as cots, toys, fixtures, rest rooms and doorknobs. Complete daily Cleaning Checklist before leaving.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field of study -or- Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate -or- one (or more) years of prior experience in a preschool center or home preschool facility (prior experience can be with any age group)
  • Certifications in CPR and First aid (or willingness to become certified)
  • Respect for children, parents, teachers and the diversity they bring to the school
  • Calm and pleasant demeanor
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including but not limited to standing, bending, sitting on the floor, and lifting a minimum of 35 pounds
  • Availability to work Monday through Friday from 8:30/9:00 am through 5:00/5:30 pm
  • Must be background checked and fingerprinted as per State of Ohio minimum requirements

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience using Brightwheel or a similar childcare software product
  • OCCRRA CPL rating of 2 or higher

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Retirement Plan
  • Child Care Discount
  • Professional Development
  • Medical Plans with Hooray Health
  • Retirement 401(k) plan with Company matching contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Weekly payroll via direct deposit

Common Questions

What is the education required for this position?

At least a high school diploma or equivalent

What does this position pay?

This Lead Preschool Teacher role pays $16 to $18/Hr.

Is this full-time or part-time?

This job is Full Time.

Where is Little Stars Preschool located?

Little Stars Preschool is located at 1160 Ohio Highway 131, Milford, OH

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Posted 7 days ago
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